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dr350-digest       Wednesday, November 24 1999       Volume 01 : Number 204




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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:34:05 PST
From: "Bryan Nolastname" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?

yeah, I got one for $175 from local Suzi dealer.  Its well made, by
Sadleman-Travelcade.  Much more comfy than stock, about an inch lower seat
height I think, and a bit wider.

Bryan in Dallas
95 DR350SE


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>Reply-To: [e-mail]
>To: [e-mail]
>Subject: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?
>Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:26:34 EST
>
>I noticed in a Suzuki accessories book they listed a replacement gel seat
>for
>the DR350 series. Has anyone ought there bought of these ? I am curious if
>they remember the cost and also the effect on seat height. I understand
>that
>these lower the seat height, which would not upset me . I'm certain that
>these seats are probably pretty comfortable but if anyone has an opinion it
>is greatly appreciated.
>
>                                                                   Thanks,
>
>
>                                                                    Bob
>Roman
>
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 22:32:23 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Fork oil

Hi brandon, you say you have a 96 DR350, is it a dirt only or a dual
purpose DRSE model? they have different adjustment capabilities?Check
under the front forks and see if there is a removable rubber cover with
a slotted screw under it this is your compression dampening adjustment.
Let me know what you find.

regards Jesse

brandon mcclure wrote:
>
> Jesse,
>    Like Chris I also want more out of my dr 350. I
> just got a 96 DR 350, and it is in good shape.  This
> is my first thumper, and i love it, but the suspension
> needs some tweeking.  My last bike was a ktm 250 sx,
> and I'm 6ft 1in and 220lbs so needless to say the
> suspension is waaayyyy to soft.  I'm dissapointed that
> the front forks do not have any compression
> adjustment, but older dr's did.  Please help....
> Thank you, Brandon
> --- jessekientz <[e-mail]> wrote:
> > I would not go any higher than 5" from the top, to
> > stiffen up the front
> > end you should go to stiffer springs I stock the
> > Race Tech three spring
> > kit which gives you a choice of 40kg/mm,43kg/mm, and
> > 46kg/mm and goes
> > for $85.00+ what it cost to ship it.
> >
> > Regards  Jesse
> >
> > Chris Tobey wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all, I wanted to stiffen up my forks a little
> > bit on my 99 DR350X.  I was
> > > going to raise the level of the fork oil and the
> > weight of the oil.  Does
> > > anyone know what weight of oil I should use and
> > how much I should raise it
> > > too?
> > >
> > > Thanks, Chris
> > >
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:39:30 +0100
From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?J=FCrgen?= Seeger <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?

Do you have an adress or website or so on of
Sadleman-Travelcade?
J=FCrgen

Bryan Nolastname schrieb:
>=20
> yeah, I got one for $175 from local Suzi dealer.  Its well made, by
> Sadleman-Travelcade.  Much more comfy than stock, about an inch lower s=
eat
> height I think, and a bit wider.
>=20
> Bryan in Dallas
> 95 DR350SE
>=20
> >From: [e-mail]
> >Reply-To: [e-mail]
> >To: [e-mail]
> >Subject: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?
> >Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:26:34 EST
> >
> >I noticed in a Suzuki accessories book they listed a replacement gel s=
eat
> >for
> >the DR350 series. Has anyone ought there bought of these ? I am curiou=
s if
> >they remember the cost and also the effect on seat height. I understan=
d
> >that
> >these lower the seat height, which would not upset me . I'm certain th=
at
> >these seats are probably pretty comfortable but if anyone has an opini=
on it
> >is greatly appreciated.
> >
> >                                                                   Tha=
nks,
> >
> >
> >                                                                    Bo=
b
> >Roman
> >
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:51:21 -0000
From: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?

Hi Jurgen,

Found the following address but no WEB site

    Saddleman/Travelcade=20
    6325 Alondra Blvd.
    Paramount, CA 90723
    310-630-4522
    Innovative line of seats, luggage=20
    and decorative accessories for
    Harley-Davidson, Japanese custom=20
    and American motorcycles

Has anyone tried one of the extended seats from White Bros?  Do they =
let you
take a pillion without crushing your balls?

Andy Doyle

'96 350SE with 33000 miles, shagged (original) clutchplates, Cycle Gear
airbox, Acerbis tank and loads of smiles .
> -----Original Message-----
> From:    J=FCrgen Seeger [SMTP:[e-mail]]
> Sent:    24 November 1999 10:40
> To:    Bryan Nolastname
> Cc:    [e-mail]; [e-mail]
> Subject:    Re: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?
>=20
> Do you have an adress or website or so on of
> Sadleman-Travelcade?
> J=FCrgen
>=20
> Bryan Nolastname schrieb:
> >=20
> > yeah, I got one for $175 from local Suzi dealer.  Its well made, by
> > Sadleman-Travelcade.  Much more comfy than stock, about an inch =
lower
> seat
> > height I think, and a bit wider.
> >=20
> > Bryan in Dallas
> > 95 DR350SE
> >=20
> > >From: [e-mail]
> > >Reply-To: [e-mail]
> > >To: [e-mail]
> > >Subject: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?
> > >Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:26:34 EST
> > >
> > >I noticed in a Suzuki accessories book they listed a replacement =
gel
> seat
> > >for
> > >the DR350 series. Has anyone ought there bought of these ? I am =
curious
> if
> > >they remember the cost and also the effect on seat height. I =
understand
> > >that
> > >these lower the seat height, which would not upset me . I'm =
certain
> that
> > >these seats are probably pretty comfortable but if anyone has an
> opinion it
> > >is greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > >
> Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > >                                                                   =
 Bob
> > >Roman
> > >
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dr350-digest).
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 07:21:05 -0700
From: "Fred Hink" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?

Their site is at... http://www.saddlemen.com/

Fred Hink
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
             Arrowhead Motorsports
 http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
    435-259-7356  Fax [phone]
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


- ----- Original Message -----
From: <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
Cc: <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 3:51 AM
Subject: RE: (dr350) DR350SE Gel Seat ?


>Hi Jurgen,

>Found the following address but no WEB site

>    Saddleman/Travelcade
>    6325 Alondra Blvd.
>    Paramount, CA 90723



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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 08:46:46 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Jesse ... Chris...forks...

Hi Scott,  One thing I have found is that here is very little grease in
the triple clamp bearings the way the bikes come, also there is a
possibility that the adjustment may be loose this would give you the
loose feeling you are experiencing.
While you are at this you should see that these bearings are well
greased. Until you get the stiffer springs your adjustments will not
accomplish much except to frustrate you it will be $85.00 well spent and
your ride will be more plush due to the fact that you are riding at the
top or the softer area of the springs but with less tendancy to bottom
out.

Regards  Jesse
http://kientech.com

jessekientz wrote:
>
> Hi Scott, at 220lbs you need stiffer springs in your forks I would say
> 43kg/mm would be very close. Then start adjusting your dampening from
> there.
>
> regards  Jesse
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
> >
> > Jesse:
> >
> > I just got a '99 DR350SE (probably the last one they made...) and yes, the
> > suspension is too soft. At 6'4"/199# - it's way too soft. I have been messing
> > with the rebound and compression adjusters, and thought you might steer me in
> > the right direction.
> >
> > front rebound= 5 stock, I went to 3
> > front compression= 5 stock, I went to 3
> > rear rebound= 2 1/4 turns out stock, I went to 1 1/2 turns out
> > rear compression= 1 turn out stock, I went to 1/2 turn out
> >
> > The rear seemed to improve, but the front seems like I got bolts loose or
> > something- it just wanders all over in sand, mud or bumps. I have even
> > stopped the bike, got off and looked for missing nuts and bolts (every thing
> > was tight).
> >
> > What would happen if I turned the fork adjusters all the way in on
> > everything? Will it actually improve anything, or does it just screw up the
> > factory design?
> >
> > What about going all the way in with the shock?
> >
> > Thanks for your help!
> > Scott

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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 12:27:28 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr350) Fork oil heigth

Got it guys.. Thanks.. I'll have to make myself a Turkeybaster/hose
setup...Now Just to be sure I've got it right...  I can leave the forks on..
pull the springs out, collapse the front end.. and add/suck out oil to get to
the 5 to 6" level...

 Guy

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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:59:16 -0800
From: jessekientz <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr350) Fork oil heigth

Thats it Guy, as far as adjustment goes, to empty it you have to take
them off and pour the surface oil out and pump out the oil below the
damper piston or cartridge whichever is the case. good luck And have a
happy thanksgiving.

regards  Jesse

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Got it guys.. Thanks.. I'll have to make myself a Turkeybaster/hose
> setup...Now Just to be sure I've got it right...  I can leave the forks on..
> pull the springs out, collapse the front end.. and add/suck out oil to get to
> the 5 to 6" level...
>
>  Guy
>
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:09:20 -0800
From: "Joe Smith" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr350) DR350vsDR650

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Hi Guys
I am wrestling with a dilemma.  I have a chance to buy a very clean 98 =
DR650SE which would require selling my 93 DR350S.  The idea would be =
that I would have a bike that should be more at home doing a day tour =
of, say, 250 miles in approx. 70/30 street/dirt road mix.  The problem =
is I really like the DR350 for what I imagine are its superior dirt =
qualities and lighter weight, since I have been riding fairly technical =
trails (and want to be able to keep doing this) this is something of an =
issue.  I can't imagine the DR650 being much better than a passable dirt =
bike.  If I keep the 350 I will want to do something with the suspension =
(probably springs and oil) and probably replace the seat but I hate to =
spend a lot upgrading a bike that is probably only worth $2k or so.  I =
think at some point I could add a more pure dirt bike to the DR650, such =
as an XR400 or DR350 off roader when funds become available but for now =
I am kind of stuck with one bike.
    Sorry to be long winded but I really would appreciate your advice =
and I'm sure all of you have much more experience with the DRs than I =
do.
Thanks
Joe S

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